The departments of history and sociology at Moravian College invite applications for an Africanist and Anthropologist to begin a tenure-track position in August 2014. Candidates must be able to teach courses on African History, Historical Ethnography, and Cultural Anthropology, as well as perform scholarly research on areas of interest within these themes. Preference will be given to those working on Sub-Saharan Africa. A PhD is required by September 2014. Complete applications are due by November 1, 2013. Please send the following to Africanist@moravian.edu, as a single pdf format email attachment: a letter of interest, CV, and evidence of teaching excellence. Letters of reference may be requested at a later time. Please indicate in your letter whether you will be attending the annual meetings of the African Studies Association and/or the American Anthropological Association.Moravian College is a selective liberal arts and sciences college in the beautiful Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania with 18 academic departments and 108 full-time faculty members. It typically enrolls 1500 students in its regular sessions. Founded in 1742, it is the 6th oldest college in the country. As a member of the Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Colleges, Moravian is engaged in a variety of cooperative programs with five other local private colleges and universities. Moravian's proximity to New York and Philadelphia presents many opportunities for professional and cultural enrichment. Moravian College values diversity and encourages individuals from under-represented populations to apply.